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Soccer drills

Follow your shot for a second chance

Use this activity to work on finishing through repeated decisions with the ball. Start with the simpler version, watch the first round, and adjust the space or pressure to match the players in front of you.

By ToopTime · Updated 2026-09-21U9–U10 · U11–U12
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At a glance
Players3–8
Starting space18 × 15 yards; secured goal
Suggested time6–10 minutes, including short breaks
EquipmentBalls, flat cones, bibs when teams are used

Set it up

A server holds a spare ball outside the shooting lane. A shooter takes an initial shot; a keeper is optional.

How to play

After the first shot, the server rolls a second ball into reachable space. The shooter adjusts and finishes again. Stop immediately if the keeper controls the ball.

Make it easier

Place the second ball still instead of rolling it.

Add a challenge

Vary the direction of the second ball so the shooter must scan.

What to watch for

The shooter stops to watch the first attempt. Ask for balanced recovery and eyes on the next available ball.

Take it into a game

Finish with a short small-sided game and look for the same finishing decision without the activity’s extra conditions. Ask a player to describe one moment when it helped. Keep the next round simple if the skill disappears under pressure.

KEEP IT SIMPLE

Look for space. Keep the ball within reach.

Practical suggestions to adapt to your players. This resource has not received independent coach or referee review. How our content is prepared.

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